[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6149]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 827--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH 
   SEPTEMBER 21, 2024, AS ``NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK''

  Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. Kelly) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 827

       Whereas 3,500,000 citizens of the United States navigate 
     the roads and highways of the United States as professional 
     truck drivers;
       Whereas the trucking industry is the backbone of our 
     economy, and truck drivers play an essential role in moving 
     our great country forward;
       Whereas the quality of life that the people of the United 
     States enjoy would not be possible without the steadfast 
     dedication demonstrated by truck drivers;
       Whereas truckers of the United States drive over 
     330,000,000,000 miles each year, the equivalent of nearly 
     1,800 round trips to the sun, to deliver daily necessities 
     and other consumer goods;
       Whereas truck drivers make many sacrifices, including time 
     away from their families, to fulfill their important 
     responsibilities and get shipments where they need to be on 
     time, safely, and securely;
       Whereas truck drivers transport more than 11,000,000,000 
     tons of freight each year, which is about 70 percent of all 
     the freight moved in the United States;
       Whereas more than 80 percent of United States communities 
     rely exclusively on truck drivers to deliver their 
     commodities, including the most remote towns and territories 
     that are unreachable by other modes of transportation;
       Whereas the commitment of truck drivers ensures the 
     delivery of vital public services, such as medical supplies, 
     food distribution, and emergency relief during crises, making 
     their role indispensable to the well-being of the United 
     States;
       Whereas truck drivers play an essential role in maintaining 
     national security by transporting critical military 
     equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of defense 
     operations, ensuring the readiness and mobility of the United 
     States Armed Forces;
       Whereas hundreds of billions of safe driving miles 
     accumulated by truck drivers each year are a source of pride 
     and reflect their unique skills and commitment to excellence;
       Whereas the diligence and attention to detail displayed by 
     truck drivers are critical to protecting the safety of all 
     roadway users;
       Whereas the partnership between truck drivers and law 
     enforcement brings eyes and ears to every corner of the 
     country, helping to identify and rescue countless victims of 
     human trafficking;
       Whereas the people of the United States owe a debt of 
     gratitude to truck drivers for the work they do and the 
     altruistic example they set to put food on our tables, keep 
     our homes comfortable, and support our families and jobs;
       Whereas this year marks the 36th annual National Truck 
     Driver Appreciation Week;
       Whereas, during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, 
     the people of the United States extend their most sincere 
     thanks to professional truck drivers; and
       Whereas the purpose of National Truck Driver Appreciation 
     Week is to--
       (1) raise public awareness about the invaluable 
     contributions of truck drivers; and
       (2) promote greater respect for and understanding of the 
     essential work that truck drivers do: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) thanks the professional truck drivers of the United 
     States; and
       (2) promotes the profession of truck driving by encouraging 
     the public to recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation 
     Week.

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